SUPER SMASH
Mitchell Starc reflects on Rohit Sharma's epic T20 World Cup innings that deflated Australia's hopes
India faced ups and downs in the cricket world cups, falling short in the ODI tournament but redeeming themselves in the T20 competition. Led by Rohit Sharma, India's victory in the T20 World Cup came after a remarkable display of batting prowess against Australia. Despite a strong start, Australia's exit from the tournament raised questions about their team selection. The highlight of the match was Rohit's aggressive innings, scoring 92 runs off 41 balls before being dismissed by a Starc yorker. India's win marked the end of a 17-year wait for the title, showcasing their resilience and determination on the world stage.
"Brutal elegance at its best": Nasser Hussain hails Rohit's 92-run knock against Australia in T20 WC
Rohit Sharma's aggressive yet elegant captaincy and batting prowess have been instrumental in India's success in the ICC T20 World Cup, culminating in a thrilling semifinal showdown against England. His leadership qualities and strategic approach have set the tone for India's formidable performances, showcasing a blend of aggression and finesse on the cricket field.
T20 World Cup: South Africa replace "chokers" with "clutch", set historic record
South Africa made history in the ICC T20 World Cup, securing the most wins in a single edition by defeating the West Indies in the Super Eights. They achieved their seventh win after chasing down a revised target of 123 runs in 17 overs due to rain interruption. The Proteas have displayed clutch performances throughout the tournament, securing crucial victories to reach the semifinals undefeated.
Hope blasts West Indies to crucial win over USA
West Indies dominated the USA in a T20 World Cup Super Eights match, with Shai Hope's unbeaten 82 leading them to a nine-wicket victory with 9.1 overs to spare. The West Indies bowled out the USA for 128 and chased down the target in just 10.5 overs. Hope's aggressive batting, including eight sixes, powered the West Indies to victory. The win keeps West Indies in contention for a semi-final spot, while the USA faces elimination. Roston Chase and Andre Russell also contributed with the ball for West Indies.
Cricket: South Africa sink spirited US in WC Super 8
South Africa defeated the United States by 18 runs in the first T20 World Cup Super 8 match in Antigua. Kagiso Rabada's key performance in a tense game led to South Africa's victory. Quinton de Kock's impressive 74 runs helped South Africa post 194-4. U.S. opener Andries Gous (80 not out) and Harmeet Singh (38) fought back, but Rabada's 3-18 spell restricted the U.S. run rate.
Rampaging Rutherford powers West Indies into T20 World Cup Super Eights
Sherfane Rutherford's career-best unbeaten half-century, supported by Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie's stellar performances, led West Indies to the T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage with a 13-run win over New Zealand.
Pakistan vs USA: Cricketer Rusty Theron accuses Haris Rauf of ball tampering
USA cricketer Rusty Theron accused Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf of ball tampering during the T20 World Cup match between the USA and Pakistan. Theron claimed Rauf used his thumbnails to scratch the ball, causing a reverse swing. Despite the controversy, the match ended in a surprising victory for the USA, who defeated Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over finish.
T20 World Cup: Newcomers USA stun former champions Pakistan in Super Over
Newcomers USA stun former champions Pakistan in a T20 World Cup upset, winning in a Super Over in Dallas. Key players include Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Steven Taylor, Monank Patel, and Andries Gous.
Five players to watch out for in Twenty20 World Cup
The Twenty20 World Cup kicks off with the United States facing Canada in Dallas on Saturday. The tournament features 20 teams and include associate nations along with T20 favorites. Star players to watch include Phil Salt of England, Jasprit Bumrah of India, Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa, Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand, and Nicholas Pooran of West Indies, each bringing unique strengths.
Gautam Gambhir set to be India head coach? Meets BCCI Secretary Jay Shah post KKR title triumph
Gautam Gambhir celebrated his third IPL title with Kolkata Knight Riders, winning as a mentor after two victories as a player. After the win, He was seen with BCCI secretary Jay Shah, sparking speculation of him taking over as India's head coach from Rahul Dravid. Gambhir's strategic moves, including signing Mitchell Starc and forming a successful opening partnership, transformed KKR's fortunes.
RCB's Virat Kohli wins Orange Cap in IPL 2024, becomes first Indian to secure honour twice
Virat Kohli clinches the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, becoming the only Indian to achieve this feat twice with 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75, including a century and five fifties.
Free video game on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox, PC. Release date, when to download?
Free video game can be downloaded on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC this week.
Satwik-Chirag win Thailand Open title
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men's doubles title at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament, adding to their BWF world tour victories. They defeated Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in straight games, showcasing their dominance in major badminton events.
RCB survives a scare to grab final IPL play-off berth with 27-win over CSK
Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and now Royal Challengers Bengaluru have qualified for the playoffs. It has been a fantastic run for RCB, which has now won its sixth game in a row to make it to the last-four stage.
Skipper Shubman Gill, Sai Susharsan tons guide Gujarat Titans to 35-run win over Chennai Super Kings
Sudharsan struck 103 off 51 balls with five fours and seven sixes while Gill scored season's first ton -- a sublime 104 off 55 balls with half a dozen sixes to help GT post a daunting 231 for 3 after being sent into bat.
IPL 2024: SRH's Head-Abhishek deliver fireworks, chase down 166 in just 9.4 overs against LSG
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma attacked from the start, securing a ten-wicket victory and chasing down the target of 166 runs in just 9.4 overs. SRH is at number three in the table with seven wins, five losses, and 14 points, while LSG is at the sixth spot with six wins, six losses, and 12 points.
Delhi Capitals' Jake Fraser-McGurk smashes a 15-ball 50, once again
Jake Fraser DC vs MI: Delhi Capitals' opener Jake Fraser McGurk scored a half-century in 15 deliveries, becoming the third batsman to score a 50 in 15 or fewer deliveries in T20 cricket. He hit a six off leg-spinner Piyush Chawla, the same pitch where he hit a 15-ball fifty against Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier in the tournament. Delhi scored 92/0 in the six overs of powreplay, with Fraser-McGurk scoring 78 runs.
IPL: Marcus Stoinis hundred trumps Ruturaj Gaikwad's ton, helps LSG beat CSK by six wickets
The Australian's 6'1 inch frame is a storehouse of power and he made no effort to hide it too, crunching some fours and sixes, and nothing was more special than his maximum off pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who had earlier consumed LSG skipper KL Rahul cheaply. Rahman pitched an off-cutter slightly fuller on the off-stump from over the wicket, but Stoinis produced a physics-defying straight crunch over the bowlers' head for a six.
Beating India in the World Test Championship was ‘massive’: New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls
The 56-Test veteran has been an important part of the New Zealand’s Test side since scoring a fifty in his debut match in 2016 against Australia. And he was also a member of the side that won the inaugural World Test Championship, beating India in the Final in Southampton, England, in 2021. He didn’t contribute much with the bat in that match but took a brilliant catch to dismiss dangerous Rishabh Pant in the second innings. Excerpts from his interaction with ET Sport.
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